Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA Practice Test

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When informed consent is required for a procedure, which of the following steps should occur prior to the pt signing the form?

  1. The provider should review alternate procedures with the patient.

  2. The provider should sign the form first.

  3. The patient should sign the form without reading it.

  4. The patient should be asked to pay for the procedure.

The correct answer is: The provider should review alternate procedures with the patient.

Before signing the form, the patient should be fully informed of the nature, risks, and benefits of the procedure. This includes the provider reviewing any alternative procedures that may be available for the patient. The provider should also answer any questions or concerns the patient may have about the procedure. It is not appropriate for the provider to sign the form first as the patient's signature indicates their understanding and agreement to the procedure. The patient should also have the opportunity to read and understand the form before signing it, so option C is incorrect. Payment for the procedure is a separate matter and should not be a requirement for informed consent, making option D incorrect.